Summary
For the first series Lynley and Havers head for the Scottish Highlands to investigate the death of a respected playwright. Their next case finds them visiting Cambridge to look into the murder of a respected lecturer's deaf daughter. After a post-mortem reveals the victim was pregnant, the detectives gradually build a portrait of a promiscuous and playful woman with many admirers. The final story sees Lynley and Havers investigating the poisoning of a Lancashire vicar. At first it appears to be a tragic accident until they delve into his past and discover a sinister motive for murder. Guest stars in series one include Bill Nighy, Martin Jarvis, Ronald Pickup, James McAvoy, Tim Pigott-Smith, Cherie Lunghi and Pippa Haywood.
